S.a. Oranjeland Wreck

Field Value
Obstruction Category foul ground
S.a. oranjeland Wreck Location
Marine Coordinates (DMM) 		33 1.225 S,27 55.433 E
Latitude, Longitude
Decimal Degrees
  • Latitude: -33.020417
  • Longitude: 27.923883
Water Depth 6 m
Water Level Effect always under water/submerged
Vertical Datum Lowest Astronomical Tide
Name S.A. ORANJELAND
Type motor vessel
Length 163.4 m
Width 24.1 m
Draught 9.8
Tonnage 7962
Tonnage Type gross
Cargo non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined
Conspic Visual not visually conspicuous
Conspic Radar not radar conspicuous
Date Sunk Aug 13, 1974
Original Detection Year 1974
Last Detection Year 1977
Original Source national HO/authority notice to mariners
Last Amended Date Aug 22, 2019

Surveying Details

H3086/72 6.1.74 H3086/72 6.1.74 ST 350DEG, 4.4C FROM S. BREAKWATER LT (330142S, 275530E APROX). (SAN NM 80/74). GIVES POSN 330113.5S, 275526.5E. - NM 161/75. 15.10.75 15.10.75 DISPOSAL OPS IN PROGRESS. (LL, 14.10.75). 19.7.76 19.7.76 NOW DW 350DEG, 830MTRS FROM S BREAKWATER LT. (SAN NM 40/76). GIVES POSN 330113.5S, 275526E. - NM 1445/76. H2883/71 7.2.77 H2883/71 7.2.77 AMEND TO FOUL AREA, RADIUS 0.5C. (SAN NM 108/76). - NM 484/77. 27.5.77 27.5.77 VESSEL CUT DOWN TO 3MTRS AFT & 5MTRS FORWARD BELOW LWS. (LL, 27.5.77). NCA.

Circumstances of loss

GROUNDED ON ROCKS ABOUT 2000MTRS FROM EAST LONDON HR. VESSEL HAS BROKEN HER BACK & IS REPD ONLY 50MTRS FROM EAST LONDON ESPLANADE. (LL).

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FAQ

Where is the S.A. ORANJELAND wreck located?

The S.A. ORANJELAND wreck is located at coordinates 33 1.225 S,27 55.433 E.

How deep is the seabed around the S.A. ORANJELAND?

The seabed around the S.A. ORANJELAND lies at approximately 6 meters deep.

When did the S.A. ORANJELAND sink?

The S.A. ORANJELAND sank on Aug 13, 1974.

When was the wreck of the S.A. ORANJELAND discovered?

The wreck of the S.A. ORANJELAND was discovered in 1974.

What cargo was the S.A. ORANJELAND carrying?

The S.A. ORANJELAND was carrying non-ferrous elements and ores: unrefined and refined.

What was the tonnage of the S.A. ORANJELAND?

The S.A. ORANJELAND had a tonnage of 7962 tons.

What type of wreck is the S.A. ORANJELAND?

The S.A. ORANJELAND is classified as a motor vessel.

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